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Shaping the Future of Jewelry: an Interview with RJO's Leadership Team

In the Loupe
In the Loupe
Episode • May 21, 2024 • 53m

The winds of change are blowing through the corridors of family-owned jewelry businesses. Mike spoke with 3 members of the RJO Board about where RJO is headed and what topics are of greatest importance to them. Mike was joined by:

RJO Board of Directors
Joe Schiavone, Z’s Fine Jewelry (Peoria, AZ)

RJO Merchandise Review Committee
Joanna Gruver, Jo & Co Jewelers (Wirtz, VA)

RJO Next Gen Advisory Board
Jason Baide, Gem Gallery (Bozeman, MT)

Together with the RJO leadership team, they reveal the pivotal role of RJO's management training programs in cultivating the industry's emerging leaders. They share how RJO members work together to innovate, such as in 'brain gain' sessions, where industry veterans and newer members exchange blueprints for success, and share how collaborations with major vendors is pushing forward the retail jewelry experience.

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